Holi Creeper
Quisqualis indica

                Holi Creeper Plant              

Holi Creeper is a fast-growing flowering vine, also known as Rangoon Creeper, it produces fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red. It has traditional medicinal uses in treating intestinal worms and other digestive ailments..

     
         Picture illustrating Holi Creeper plant

Habit

Vine

Height

2 to 8 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained sandy soil

Shade

Partial to Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

India, Asia

Climatic Condition

Warm, Humid

Temperature (°)

20 to 35

Humidity (%)

60 to 90

Potting media

Peat-perlite mix

Fertilizers

Organic compost, NPK 3:1:2

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

100-300 g

Flowering Time

Summer

Soil Ph level

5.5 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.4 to 1.0

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Used in herbal medicine for digestion.

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% loam, 30% sand, 30% compost


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Monthly feeding with organic fertilizer

 

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Aphids, Spider Mites.

Yellow spots, fungal coating, webbing.

Neem oil, baking soda spray.
In-Organic Remedies

Sulfur fungicides, systemic insecticides.

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